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Tech Help - Library Apps, Electronic Devices, and More!

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection! Each week there will be an opportunity for anyone with questions about Libby, Cloud Library...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

AZ Medicare Guide Presentation

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Seminar
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Questions about Medicare? This educational meeting will help you have a clear understanding of the different parts of Medicare, as well as the role Medicare supplement plans and Me...

Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Seminar
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Questions about Medicare? This educational meeting will help you have a clear understanding of the different parts of Medicare, as well as the role Medicare supplement plans and Medicare Advantage Plans play within the Medicare program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Jubilate - Beginning String Ensemble

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Youth & Teen
Event Details:

For students playing violin, viola, and cello, this class focuses on learning to read music and playing together, moving at a beginning level pace with a focus on the joy of musica...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For students playing violin, viola, and cello, this class focuses on learning to read music and playing together, moving at a beginning level pace with a focus on the joy of musical interaction.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Alcoholics Anonymous

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Adults
Alcoholics Anonymous:

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Thursday. If the Library is closed, the meeting is held on the Waterfall Terrace. 

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Thursday. If the Library is closed, the meeting is held on the Waterfall Terrace. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Jubilate - Intermediate String Ensemble

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Youth & Teen
Event Details:

For students who know how to read music and play violin, viola, or cello in first position. By playing intermediate level music together, students increase their understanding and ...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

For students who know how to read music and play violin, viola, or cello in first position. By playing intermediate level music together, students increase their understanding and ability to play with other young musicians.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Conversation Spanish - 1

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Classes: February 7, 14, 21, & 28Habla usted Español? This introductory class meets once a week for four weeks. The focus is on conversation, using practical vocabula...

Open
Required
Payment
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Classes: February 7, 14, 21, & 28

Habla usted Español? 

This introductory class meets once a week for four weeks. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Matter of Balance

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being, Seminar
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In partnership with Honor Health and instructors from AT Still University, Matter of Balance offers participants a way to gain confidence and strength through instructor guided gen...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being, Seminar
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

In partnership with Honor Health and instructors from AT Still University, Matter of Balance offers participants a way to gain confidence and strength through instructor guided gentle exercises for a more balanced and stronger life.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Wired and Tired? Adrenal Insufficiency and How to Heal Naturally.

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Seminar
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you wake up exhausted, need that cup of coffee or two to get going - and/or does your energy tend to crash by mid-afternoon only to pick up a second wind when it is actually tim...

Open
Required
Payment
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Seminar
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Do you wake up exhausted, need that cup of coffee or two to get going - and/or does your energy tend to crash by mid-afternoon only to pick up a second wind when it is actually time go to bed?

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Jubilate - Violin Orchestra

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Youth & Teen
Event Details:

The Jubilate Violin Orchestra is a tuition free class for beginners to advanced players for violin, viola, and cello. Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced students participate toge...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

The Jubilate Violin Orchestra is a tuition free class for beginners to advanced players for violin, viola, and cello. Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced students participate together in a light hearted setting.

Brain Powers chess (K12 Beginner-Intermediate)

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:45am
Imagination Lab at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Event Details:

Brain Powers teaches the game of chess and other games rooted in concentration of thought and strategic principles for K-12 and adults, offering class and one-on-one instruction.&n...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Imagination Lab
Age Group: Youth & Teen, School Age Children
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Brain Powers teaches the game of chess and other games rooted in concentration of thought and strategic principles for K-12 and adults, offering class and one-on-one instruction.  Teaching the tactics and strategies of chess, and other contem

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Jubilate - Music From the Heart, Singing & Theory Class

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Youth & Teen
Event Details:

Music from the Heart is a tuition free course for tots to teens in a family friendly setting where students learn to understand, read, and sing the language of music. This is a pre...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Music from the Heart is a tuition free course for tots to teens in a family friendly setting where students learn to understand, read, and sing the language of music. This is a preparatory class for learning to play an instrument.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Jubilate - Littles on Fiddles (pre-beginning class)

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

This is a special class for students age 3-5 who desire to play the violin. The class focuses on the mechanics of playing the violin and reading simple notes and rhythms on the tre...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

This is a special class for students age 3-5 who desire to play the violin. The class focuses on the mechanics of playing the violin and reading simple notes and rhythms on the treble clef, but is geared to younger children.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Gentle Yoga

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Yoga for Every Body! Through a slow flow of poses coordinated with the breath you’ll begin strengthening your heart, bones, balance and sharpening the mind. You are only one yoga c...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Event Details:

Yoga for Every Body! Through a slow flow of poses coordinated with the breath you’ll begin strengthening your heart, bones, balance and sharpening the mind. You are only one yoga class away from a good mood!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Craft N Chat

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, bead, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is wel...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you knit, crochet, needlepoint, bead, or practice another table craft? Join other local enthusiasts weekly for companionable creating and conversation. Any portable craft is welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Tai Chi - Qigong for Everyone!

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tai Chi & Qigong is a self-care practice.  It is a choice of a healthy lifestyle and living well.  It improves balance, flexibility, brain plasticity, inner peace and...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Event Details:

Tai Chi & Qigong is a self-care practice.  It is a choice of a healthy lifestyle and living well.  It improves balance, flexibility, brain plasticity, inner peace and overall wellness.  Bina Bou is a senior trainer at IIQTC.&nbs

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Family Storytime

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jones / Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Reading & Literacy, Education, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Family Storytime:

Children ages 2 to 6 years old and their caregivers are encouraged to join Miss Dawn for a storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster ...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones / Coates Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Reading & Literacy, Education, Storytime

Family Storytime

Children ages 2 to 6 years old and their caregivers are encouraged to join Miss Dawn for a storytime featuring developmentally appropriate songs, movement, & stories to foster early literacy skills.

This program is intended for ages 2 to 6. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Informal MahJongg - Unsupervised Play

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Floor Periodicals at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Games, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Informal MahJongg: Unsupervised Play:

Informal MahJongg play for any level! Groups, individuals, and recent students of MahJongg 101 & 102 looking for a place to come and enjoy playing with people in your community...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Main Floor Periodicals
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Informal MahJongg: Unsupervised Play

Informal MahJongg play for any level! Groups, individuals, and recent students of MahJongg 101 & 102 looking for a place to come and enjoy playing with people in your community.  This group is unsupervised; basic knowledge of game play required.  No sets are provided, must bring your own. 

Register below | Questions, please call 480-488-2286 

Free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Tech Help - Library Apps, Electronic Devices, and More!

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection! Each week there will be an opportunity for anyone with questions about Libby, Cloud Library...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks can be easy through the library’s digital collection!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

The Space Wellness Center - Sound Healing Meditation

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Coates Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join The Space Healing Sanctuary for this 60 minute Sound Healing Meditation.  Sound healing is a powerful modality that promotes wellness and assists healing with" anxiety, s...

Open
Required
Payment
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Coates Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental Well-Being
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join The Space Healing Sanctuary for this 60 minute Sound Healing Meditation.  Sound healing is a powerful modality that promotes wellness and assists healing with" anxiety, stress, pain, clarity, memory, immunity, creativity, and more. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Jubilate - Singing & Song Writing

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Youth & Teen
Event Details:

In a freeform environment students will come together to create their own work of art which will be recorded and performed at the end of the semester. This class will include vocal...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

In a freeform environment students will come together to create their own work of art which will be recorded and performed at the end of the semester.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Strength Training for Women - Series

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Jones Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you’ve never lifted weights in your life – and many people haven’t - why should you start now? The answer is simple: Muscle tissue, bone density and strength all decrease over t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Jones Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

If you’ve never lifted weights in your life – and many people haven’t - why should you start now? The answer is simple: Muscle tissue, bone density and strength all decrease over the years.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Youth & Teen, Tweens, Teens
Teen Advisory Board (TAB):

Are you looking for a way to serve your community and support the library at the same? If so, the Desert Foothills Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) may be for you. TAB members mee...

Event Details:

Free | No Registration Required

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Education

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Are you looking for a way to serve your community and support the library at the same? If so, the Desert Foothills Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) may be for you. TAB members meet once a month to plan youth and teen events, make recommendations for teen book selection and support library operations. You can earn service credit time doing something you enjoy at a place you love! Open to ages 12-17. 

Event Details:

Free | No Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 

Jubilate - Eclectic Ensemble for Percussion and Winds

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Arizona Room at Desert Foothills Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Youth & Teen
Event Details:

A Special Music Experience for Students Interested in Learning about Musical Interaction with Others in a Modern Setting; The Class will Explore Snare and Bell Kit, Marimba, Steel ...

Library Branch: Desert Foothills Library
Room: Arizona Room
Age Group: Youth & Teen
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

A Special Music Experience for Students Interested in Learning about Musical Interaction with Others in a Modern Setting; The Class will Explore Snare and Bell Kit, Marimba, Steel Tongue Drums, Wind Instruments and Other Percussion Instruments in

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 

Get Lit Book Club

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get Lit Book Club, a Happy Hour book club! Not for the faint of heart. Weird, odd, and unique books are chosen for a great discussion, so get ready for something you might not choo...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Get Lit Book Club, a Happy Hour book club! Not for the faint of heart. Weird, odd, and unique books are chosen for a great discussion, so get ready for something you might not choose every day!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.